Why do zucchinis preserve better than cucumbers in room temperature?

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Given that both are either in air or in cartons, to protect them from humidity.
They both belong to the same family: Cucurbitaceae.
Zucchinis remain fresh for weeks when held in room temperature on thin metal sticks.
Better than if I kept them in my fridge.